3-6 Months High School Programs in Australia

Live and learn in the Southern Hemisphere while embracing Australia’s sunny climate and vibrant communities. Dreaming of sun, surf, and new friendships? Now’s your chance to dive into the Australian high school experience! Live and learn in a public or private school and get ready for an unforgettable adventure in Oz. Your journey begins with an orientation filled with fun activities and opportunities to connect with fellow students, setting the stage for your time abroad. Then, head to your placement in New South Wales, an Australian state that includes Sydney, where you're sure to have an amazing adventure. You’ll experience the everyday life of an Aussie teen by grabbing lunch with your friends in the school cafeteria, joining a weekend surf session, or taking part in a school club or sports team. On weekends, enjoy sharing meals and exploring nature trails with your new friends or homestay family, and venture out to charming towns like Bowral or vibrant coastal cities like Newcastle to experience local markets, beaches, and cultural festivals.

GoEco is one of the world’s top volunteer organizations, with award-winning and ethical programs selected by sustainable travel experts. Since 2006, tens of thousands of volunteers have taken part in projects and internships worldwide, focusing on wildlife and marine conservation, education, and medical initiatives. GoEco operates in over 50 countries, providing unique cultural immersive experiences that aim to make a positive impact on the environment and society. The organization also offers internships and academic programs for students. GoEco provides safe and meaningful experiences while promoting sustainable travel and reducing carbon emissions.

Greenheart Travel’s High School Abroad Australia program allows students to live with a local host family and attend a local high school in South Australia, one of the safest, most underrated regions of this country-continent! Whether your preference is to join a surfing club, learn all the intricacies of Australian Footy, or be academically challenged, you’ll learn to speak some Australian (much more than g’day, mate!) and even try a bit of Vegemite (don’t smell it first, though). Is the “Land Down Under” calling your name? Let’s see... -You want to see as much of this giant country as possible—there are optional add-on trips to places like the Great Barrier Reef, Uluru, or Kangaroo Island. -You have specific interests like tourism, child studies, technology, and more, and you want the opportunity to choose courses. -You want a culturally different experience, but you still want to speak English abroad. -You’re happy to live in a small, tight-knit community: our placements are outside of Adelaide, the region’s capital.

Embark on the unique journey of spending a school year or semester abroad with ASSE! Living with a host family abroad and attending a public high school allows for a long-term immersive experience in the culture of the host country of your choice. There are so many reasons to decide to go on exchange: - Become fluent in another language - Get to experience the culture as an insider - not a tourist - Build a stronger resume for college applications - Develop leadership skills, self-confidence, independence, maturity - Discover another school system - Learn about building friendships, respecting differences, and tolerating the beliefs of others. By becoming a high school exchange student, you will better understand the complexities of the world around you and become a true world citizen. As one of the oldest and largest international student exchange organizations, ASSE can offer the most comprehensive Study Abroad Programs with the lowest possible fees for your school year or semester abroad. Take the leap today!

HELLO Australia, experience living with an amazing family while attending a local high school and really living the true experience as you have a full immersion and improve your speaking skills or just enjoy a full cultural exchange. Study Abroad Campus Education secures high quality placements for international students in local private schools in Sydney and New South Wales Australia. Program participants are placed with a well-selected local family in quality areas. The program is open to students within the age range of 14-17 years old. School study group tours are also available for interested language groups or schools. The programs include the following: - 4 - 8 weeks Summer, Winter program - 1, 2, 3 month cultural exchange in NSW Australia - Accommodation with an amazing quality local host family - Full board and private room - Attendance at a local school - Airport transfers - Health insurance - Local coordinator available 24/7 - Local telephone sim card